Innovator's Mindset

What are your thoughts?!

2170 Foundations of Educational Technology

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The Innovator's Mindset

Open Ended

What's your current reaction to learning something uncomfortable?

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a "fixed" mindset?

• I can do math fine, but I don't like it.

• My parents weren't good at math, so I'm not going to figure it out either.

• I know I'm not good with math yet, but I'll keep workiing at it.

• I know I'm good at math.

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a "Growth" mindset?

• I am not good at playing the guitar yet, but with lots of practice, I'll get there.

• I just don't have a musical mind. I am not going to be able to grow this skill.

• I know that I'll develop my talent to play the guitar to I can make my own podcast music.

Multiple Choice

What statement best reflects an innovator's mindset?

• I am going to learn about 3d printing so I can make a custom hook so I can hang a water bucket easier.

• I believe I can learn about 3D printing.

• I never learned how to use those tools, so I doubt I'll figure this out.

• I can hire someone to create a 3d print for me so I can hang a water bucket easier.

Open Ended

How is the innovator's mindset different than growth mindset?

He's a college prof, speaker, author of several books, a talented sketchnoter, and former MS teacher. Here's how he describes his version of design thinking. I like it! :-)

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​John Spencer's Vision of Design Thinking

​https://spencerauthor.com/

Audio Response

When you think about the Innovator's mindset and design thinking, what are your reactions? (This is where you can tie together the purpose of the tour, the assigned reading, and your own thoughts.)

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